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Happy 4th! Have a safe one!

I had posted this some time ago but feel it's time to re-post it....there's a good download in this article as well.
https://drugfree.org/article/what-parents-need-to-know-about-vaping/

What Parents Need to Know About Va**ng Va**ng has become one of the most popular forms of substance use among young people, despite it being illegal to sell to anyone under the age of 21 and growing evidence of its health risks and harms.

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? A few seconds after your first sip, alcohol starts to change how your body works. After years of heavy drinking, those changes add up. Find out more from WebMD's slideshow.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

Tips for coping with holiday stress Stress and depression can ruin your holidays. Here's how to keep the joy alive.

https://www.verywellmind.com/recovery-during-the-holidays-67406

Recovery During the Holidays Here are some tips on maintaining sobriety and recovery goals during the holiday season from a certified alcoholism and drug dependency counselor.

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Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and M**h | DEA.gov Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/boundaries-in-addiction-recovery?utm_source=lir&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=213931

Setting Boundaries in Addiction Recovery Setting boundaries whether you’re in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction or a loved one living with an addict can help rebuild healthy, trusting relationships.

https://addictionresource.com/drugs/ambien/side-effects/

Ambien Side Effects: Long And Short Term Risks Of Zolpidem Ambien side effects range from mild to severe ones. Memory loss, hallucinations, depression are only some of them. Learn more about zolpidem risks.

“Recovery is a rescue operation. We free our true self from the grips of addiction and from the prison constructed by the blueprint of our false self to achieve emotional freedom.” - Allen Berger

https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/2021/06/17/have-we-come-a-long-way-baby-women-and-alcohol/

Have We Come a Long Way, Baby? Women and Alcohol | Interventionist | Licensed Professional Family Interventions When I was growing up, I used to look up to my mother in awe. I thought she was just so cool. Truth was she had a love affair with alcohol.

https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/5-ways-alcohol-fools-your-brain/?trk_msg=DHQNRI4GUSBK13HIL3JG1J9F10&trk_contact=3UA9CE7G19B3B746PLQ3BQCJFK&trk_sid=QIGKQU12E5KCK748CDSGH8O938&utm_source=ACI-Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Read+More&utm_campaign=Friday+Send

5 Ways Alcohol Fools Your Brain | Amen Clinics Alcohol is essentially toxic to our bodies and brains, and while occasionally imbibing a small amount is not likely to cause harm for most adults, drinking regularly can definitely take a toll on you.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/ss/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects?ecd=wnl_spr_060121&ctr=wnl-spr-060121_lead_cta&mb=SB0Yin4mhjz71bowU%2FVNcMZ4dGxkUIia7%2F7AvJG46K0%3D

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? A few seconds after your first sip, alcohol starts to change how your body works. After years of heavy drinking, those changes add up. Find out more from WebMD's slideshow.

https://www.verywellmind.com/alcoholism-brain-damage-repair-62981

Research Shows the Brain Tries to Compensate for Alcohol Damage A research study has found that the alcohol-damaged brain appears to compensate for alcohol-induced damage by recruiting other brain regions.